At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial planning, budgeting, and provide insights to drive business performance.
- Company: Weidmüller, a global leader in industrial connectivity and automation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, senior leadership role, and exposure to global operations.
- Other info: Opportunity to influence strategic decisions and support organisational change.
- Why this job: Shape strategy and performance in a collaborative, supportive environment.
- Qualifications: CPA or CA qualified with 10+ years in Business Controlling or Commercial Finance.
The predicted salary is between 94500 - 115500 $ per year.
Business Controller/Commercial Finance Manager
Weidmüller is a global leader in industrial connectivity, automation and smart industrial solutions.
With operations in more than 80 countries, we help customers connect, power and automate critical industrial infrastructure across manufacturing, energy, water, mining, transportation and emerging technologies.
We are seeking an experienced Business Controller to support the next phase of growth for our ANZ business.
About the role
Reporting directly to the Managing Director Australia, this role serves as a key member of the leadership team and acts as the financial co-pilot to the business.
You'll play a critical role in driving financial performance, supporting strategic decision‑making, improving business processes and ensuring strong governance across the organisation.
The role also provides leadership across financial operations, business controlling and local IT governance activities.
Key responsibilities
- Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities
- Deliver financial insights and recommendations to improve business performance
- Develop and monitor KPIs across the organisation
- Provide commercial support throughout project lifecycles
- Conduct variance analysis and profitability assessments
- Prepare management, board and statutory reporting
- Ensure compliance with taxation, statutory and corporate requirements
- Monitor cash flow and working capital performance
- Liaise with external auditors, banks and financial partners
- Support organisational change and continuous improvement initiatives
- Coordinate local IT governance and support with regional teams.
To be successful you will possess
- CPA or CA qualification
- Degree in Finance, Accounting or Commerce
- Minimum 10 years' experience in Business Controlling, Commercial Finance or Financial Leadership roles
- Strong understanding of project‑based businesses and commercial environments
- Experience within multinational organisations
- Advanced SAP and Power BI capability
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving capability
- Ability to influence and support executive decision‑making
- A proactive and adaptable leadership style
What We Offer
- Senior leadership role with direct access to executive management
- Exposure to regional and global business operations
- Collaborative and supportive workplace culture
- Opportunity to influence strategic decisions Competitive salary package and benefits
If you're ready to step into a true business partnering role where you can shape performance and strategy, we'd love to hear from you.
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Business Controller/Commercial Finance Manager in Sydney employer: Weidmuller
Weidmüller is an exceptional employer, offering a senior leadership role that provides direct access to executive management and the opportunity to influence strategic decisions within a collaborative and supportive workplace culture. Located in Australia, this position not only allows for exposure to regional and global business operations but also fosters employee growth through meaningful contributions to financial performance and governance in a dynamic industry.
